Social welfare khrushchev - Brezhnev

Cards (30)

  • Until what year did full employment continue after Stalin's death?
    1985
  • What was full employment part of in the Soviet Union?
    The economic model of planned industry
  • How did post-Stalin leadership differ from Stalin's objectives?
    They had different economic priorities
  • What did Khrushchev and Brezhnev prioritize for the Soviet economy?
    A better living standard for citizens
  • What phrase did Khrushchev use to summarize his approach to socialist economics?
    “What sort of Communism is it that cannot produce a sausage?”
  • What did Khrushchev believe was impossible without consumer goods?
    Communism
  • How was Khrushchev's focus on plenty evident in his policies?
    Through the Virgin Lands Scheme and Seven Year Plan
  • What did Khrushchev believe a socialist society should do?
    Look after the welfare of all
  • How much did the Soviet healthcare budget increase in Khrushchev's first year?
    From 21.4 billion to 44.0 billion roubles
  • What were the death rates in 1950 and 1965 per thousand population?
    9.7 in 1950 and 7.3 in 1965
  • What were the infant mortality rates in 1950 and 1965 per thousand births?
    81 in 1950 and 27 in 1965
  • How much did the pensions budget increase from 1950 to 1965?
    Quadrupled
  • How many pensioners were there in 1950 and 1965?
    1 million in 1950 and 4.4 million in 1965
  • What major reforms were introduced in 1961?
    Free lunches, public transport, full pensions
  • What was the impact of social benefits reforms on Soviet citizens?
    Significant improvement in living standards
  • What was Khrushchev's approach to housing between 1950-65?
    Urban housing doubled
  • What was the name of the low-cost housing block created under Khrushchev?
    Khrushchyovka
  • What did Khrushchev argue was necessary in the short term for housing?
    Mass cheap housing
  • What was the K-7 apartment block designed for?
    Quick and easy construction
  • How did the new apartments differ from kommunalka?
    They were ten times bigger
  • What was the essence of Brezhnev's social contract?
    Promoting social stability
  • What were the five elements of Brezhnev's social contract?
    Job security, low prices, thriving economy, no interference, social benefits
  • What was the result of Brezhnev's social contract?
    Increase in standards of living
  • What issues arose from the social contract during Brezhnev's rule?
    Stagnation and economic inefficiencies
  • What percentage of employees were paid but not doing useful jobs?
    20%
  • How many vacancies were there in Soviet industry in the late 1970s?
    1 million
  • What was the trend in female unemployment during Brezhnev's rule?
    It was on the rise
  • What health issues persisted despite increased spending on health?
    Declining health rates and increased infant mortality
  • What was the life expectancy for men during the 1970s?
    Decreased from 68 to 64 years
  • What was a major cause of declining life expectancy during Brezhnev's rule?
    Alcoholism